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Published 2026 opportunities

9297 hunts

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Idaho / ElkMIDDLE FORK B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Middle Fork Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
1,636
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Colorado / ElkOTC ELK ARCHERY

Good place to start

Over-the-Counter Archery Elk

A Colorado elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 2, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkPALISADES A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Palisades Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Aug 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
Archery
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkPALISADES B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Palisades Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkPALOUSE A

Specialized opportunity

Elk A Tag - Palouse Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Aug 1, 2026 to Sep 15, 2026
Method
General methods + Archery + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkPALOUSE B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Palouse Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkPANHANDLE A

Specialized opportunity

Elk A Tag - Panhandle Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Aug 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkPANHANDLE B

Specialized opportunity

Elk B Tag - Panhandle Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Sep 6, 2026 to Sep 12, 2026
Method
Archery + General methods + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkPIONEER A

Specialized opportunity

Elk A Tag - Pioneer Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Aug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026
Method
General methods + Archery + Muzzleloading rifle
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
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Idaho / ElkPIONEER B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Pioneer Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
500
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Idaho / ElkSALMON A

Good place to start

Elk A Tag - Salmon Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Aug 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026
Method
General methods + Archery
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
Check source
Read the hunt notes
Idaho / ElkSALMON B

Good place to start

Elk B Tag - Salmon Zone

An Idaho elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Buy while available
2026 quota
2,507
Read the hunt notes

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